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Trade, Industry and Competition leads Outward Selling Mission to Nigeria and Ghana, 25 to 29 Aug
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will lead an Outward Selling Mission to Nigeria and Ghana from 25–29 August 2025 as part of its ongoing mandate to expand South Africa’s trade and investment footprint across the African...
Alona Lebedieva: The Government’s Action Program is Only the First Step. The Real Challenge is Transforming the Economy
EIN Presswire
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August 22, 2025
KYIV, UKRAINE, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers has presented a draft action program with twelve key priorities. This is a framework document that emerged amid unprecedented challenges: war, economic turbulence, and...
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: SALGA National Urban Forum
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
SALGA President, Councillor Bheki Stofile Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen This gathering comes in the midst of the celebrations for Women’s month. I would like to acknowledge the role of women in all spheres of life including the role...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: South African Law Reform Commission Workshop
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
Professor Domingo, Members of the Commission, distinguished presenters, colleagues, and guests, good morning. Thank you very much for the opportunity to join you today at this important workshop of the South African Law Reform Commission. Meeting...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: Opening address at South African Women in Science Awards
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
Programme Director, Ms. Sakina Kanwendo, Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, Cllr Gregory Nthlatsi, Premier of the Free State, Ms. Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae; Chairperson of our Portfolio Committee on STI, Ms. Tsakane Shiviti....
E-Commerce & Smart Warehousing Fuel Growth of Autonomous Forklift Market
EIN Presswire
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August 22, 2025
Autonomous forklifts are transforming material handling, offering industries a safer, faster, and more efficient alternative to traditional operations. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new...
Minister Patricia de Lille dissolves SA Tourism Board
South African Government
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August 21, 2025
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille (“the Minister”) has, in terms of section 16(3)(a) of the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014 (“the Act”) decided to dissolve the SA Tourism Board in terms of section 16(3)(a) of the Act. Section 16(3)(a) of the...
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: VUT Women's Dialogue
South African Government
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August 21, 2025
Programme Director, Ms Moreen Rathopo Mayor of Sedibeng District Municipality, Cllr Lerato Maloka Chairperson of council, Prof Radebe Vice Chancellor & Principal of VUT, Prof Khehla Ndlovu Vice Chancellor and Principal of Central University of...
Government of Saskatchewan to Support Improvement of Key Industrial Corridor North of Yorkton
Government of Saskatchewan
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August 20, 2025
CANADA, August 20 - Released on August 20, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan has committed to funding up to 50 per cent of the cost of improvements to Grain Millers Drive, north of Yorkton. Grain Millers Drive is a vital transportation corridor...
Daily Business Wire Forcast: Global E-Commerce Sales Forecast to Exceed $8 Trillion by 2026
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Global online retail to add over $1.2 trillion in sales by 2026 as technology, omnichannel models, and emerging markets accelerate digital commerce. NEW YORK, NM, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global e-commerce is on track...
CPABC: Cariboo’s housing market resilient in the face of economic uncertainty
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 21, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province,...
Phil L. Liberatore, IRS and Tax Expert, Meets U.S. Treasury Secretary to Address IRS Reform: Simplifying IRS Changes
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Phil L. Liberatore’s in-person meeting with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, focused on key IRS revisions underway in 2025. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Renowned tax expert and IRS advocate...
A New Guide to Navigating Local Government: The Maze of Local Government by Henry Milorin
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
MEDFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In The Maze of Local Government, author Henry Milorin offers a clear, engaging guide for those wanting to understand the often-overlooked world of local government. Released in...
2025 BPI Summit to host critical climate conversations on composting infrastructure, food waste solutions and policy frameworks
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 21, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), a leading authority in compostability certification, has open registration for its 2025 BPI Summit. Taking place Sept. 16-18 at the Loudermilk Conference Center in...
Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina: Launch of iris the teaching robot
South African Government
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August 21, 2025
Programme Director DDG for KZN Education, Curriculum, Mr Mbongiseni Mazibuko Ms Thembeka Ndlovu Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen It is my pleasure, on behalf of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, to be present at this...
NextGen California Comments on the State Assembly’s Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization Proposal
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
Amid ongoing negotiations, NextGen California details its reaction to the State Assembly’s proposal regarding the future of California’s Cap-and-Trade program SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NextGen is...
MEC Ivan Meyer on biosecurity and fight against animal diseases to protect Western Cape economy and job creation
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
The Western Cape is facing a serious and urgent challenge: the growing threat of animal disease outbreaks such as African Swine Fever, mainly in informal farming settlements, rabies in Cape Fur seals and detections of AI (H5 with low...
Data Foundation President Discusses Government Data Trust and Crime Statistics on CNN This Morning
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
ICYMI: Nick Hart calls for radical transparency to build trust in federal data amid debate over crime, labor statistics WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation,...
Namibia government plans shift into essence of fish exporting
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Namibia is taking steps to move its fishing industry away from exporting raw fish toward building a complete seafood economy, officials announced Wednesday. During a meeting with leaders from the fishing sector in Walvis Bay, Inge...
OFL: Calandra’s Threat to Eliminate School Boards Is Deliberate Misdirection from the Government’s Failures
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 21, 2025
TORONTO, Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is condemning Education Minister Paul Calandra’s suggestion to eliminate elected school boards, calling it a deliberate act of misdirection designed to shift...